Forum antique de Bavay, Archaeological forum and museum in Bavay, France.
The Forum antique de Bavay spans 2.5 hectares and contains Roman ruins rising 10 meters high, with modern architectural elements integrating the ancient structures.
The site was established at the end of the first century BC as Bagacum Nerviorum, serving as the capital of the Nervian people mentioned in Julius Caesar's writings.
The museum displays 800 artifacts from the Roman period, including a notable Jupiter statuette, revealing details about daily life in ancient Gaul.
Visitors can experience 3D projections, period reconstructions along covered paths, and access virtual tours through the museum's digital platforms.
The forum features the largest known Roman basilica, measuring 98 meters in length, dating from 150 AD within its tripartite enclosed layout.
Location: Bavay
Inception: 1976
Official opening: 1976
Phone: +33359731550
GPS coordinates: 50.29860,3.79105
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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